This was part of the three Richard Bachman books in one that I read together including The Long Walk and Road Works. Like The Long Walk, it is set in a dystopian future where the general population are oppressed and impoverished and, in this book, given the opportunity to enter cruel and gruelling game showsContinue reading “The Running Man – Stephen King (Richard Bachman) – 01.10.25”
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Roadwork – Stephen King (Richard Bachman) – 14.09.25
This was in the kindle book containing three Richard Bachman (Stephen King’s early pen name) novels and this was my least favourite of the three (the others being The Long Walk and The Running Man). It follows Barton Dawes, who takes on a personal crusade to stop the development of a new road through hisContinue reading “Roadwork – Stephen King (Richard Bachman) – 14.09.25”
The Long Walk – Stephen King (Richard Bachman) – 10.09.25
SPOILERS First published in 1978, this early work by Stephen King (published under his pen name Richard Backman) pre-dates both The Hunger Games and Squid Games although it has been compared to both. Set in a dystopian future where people live in poverty and fear with a ‘big brother’ type of controlling government, every yearContinue reading “The Long Walk – Stephen King (Richard Bachman) – 10.09.25”
Dreamcatcher – Stephen King, (Audiobook) Narrated by: Jeffrey DeMunn – 22.08.25
I’m a big fan of Stephen King, and it pains me to say it, but I didn’t love this one! It is quite long and at times confusing and at times a bit gross with endless talking about farts (even thought they were, I guess, relevant to the plot). Four men who were fast childhoodContinue reading “Dreamcatcher – Stephen King, (Audiobook) Narrated by: Jeffrey DeMunn – 22.08.25”
The Institute – Stephen King (Audiobook), Narrated by: Santino Fontana – 15.07.25
I am such a fan of Stephen King, especially his more recent books which have moved away from full on horror to more rich character led books of different genres, often (but not always) involving supernatural elements and sometimes mystery or thriller elements and deep thoughtful plots. I saw an ad for the TV adaptationContinue reading “The Institute – Stephen King (Audiobook), Narrated by: Santino Fontana – 15.07.25”
Never Flinch: Holly Gibney Book 4 – Stephen King (AUDIOBOOK)Narrated by: Jessie Mueller – 29.05.25
I love Stephen King’s Holly Gibney books. She is such a good character – high functioning autistic and very truthful and insightful and brave. In this book at least two threads weave together – one of a serial killer who promises to kill thirteen innocent and one guilty person, and the other, Holly taking onContinue reading “Never Flinch: Holly Gibney Book 4 – Stephen King (AUDIOBOOK)Narrated by: Jessie Mueller – 29.05.25”
The Shining – Stephen King (Audiobook) – 10.07.24 Dr Sleep – Stephen King (Audiobook) – 18.07.24
Some people are fans of Stephen King’s earlier works over his more recent books, but I am in the opposite camp. I like how the master story teller that is Stephen King has become more gentle and contemplative in his stories, without losing any complexity, character building and tension (in my humble opinion!). I reallyContinue reading “The Shining – Stephen King (Audiobook) – 10.07.24 Dr Sleep – Stephen King (Audiobook) – 18.07.24”
Revival – Stephen King (Audiobook) – Narrated by: David Morse – 17.06.24
I do love a good Stephen King novel, and lucky for me there are millions of them – I still have quite a few to get through! Revival is a funny one (not funny ha ha, funny odd). A lot of the book reads like a straight coming of age, life story journey following Jamie,Continue reading “Revival – Stephen King (Audiobook) – Narrated by: David Morse – 17.06.24”
Lisey’s Story (Audiobook) – Stephen King – 09.05.24
I’m a big fan of Stephen King’s writing (especially his more recent works) (much to the bemused horror of my book group friends who all think that Stephen King books are all too scary and graphic for nice ladies like us to enjoy!). I think he is a true master storyteller – characters are realContinue reading “Lisey’s Story (Audiobook) – Stephen King – 09.05.24”
The Stand – Stephen King (AUDIOBOOK) – 27.12.23
I have a physical copy of this book, which I read a long time ago, so only remembered vaguely. This is the newly released extended version of the already long book, and it was a biggie. A virus is accidentally released from a government lab in the USA somewhere and very quickly the world fallsContinue reading “The Stand – Stephen King (AUDIOBOOK) – 27.12.23”
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